Could Finnie realistically push for Calder Trophy consideration, or is that a stretch?
December 24, 2025
Could Finnie realistically push for Calder Trophy consideration, or is that a stretch?
23 comments
Best 7th rounder in how long?
I think he could realistically push for it but he’s going to have a hard time trying to catch up to Schaefer, and leapfrog Demidov/Kapanen, who are having decent seasons, respectively
Not likely, demidov has 30 points and Schaefer has 24 as a D
Finne has 19, hes 6th in rookie scoring. He isnt gonna win the Calder. Unless the other 5 above him get injured or fall off the planet
No. He’d have to go absolutely insane to get into the mix with Schaefer and Demidov, plus Sennecke is going to hang around.
Schaefer is likely going to win it barring injury.
Finnie’s pace and impact make him a strong Calder candidate if he stays consistent.
For now Schaefer, Demidov, Wallstedt and Sennecke have too strong of a case but maybe he’s top4-5 for the story.
Though year to crack the top3
He could make a run to be a finalist, I don’t think he has a real shot unless he goes on some insane heater. Very very unlikely. Not impossible
Give it to him just for beating Dallas imo.
Who?
It would be a great story from 7th rounder to Calder, but not happening with Sennecke, Demidov and Schaefer this year
Nah, Schaefer has already locked it down. But finnie is very impressive.
Probably a stretch but being 3-5th would still be immaculate for a 7th rounder
Is he an absolute overachiever based on his draft position? Emphatic “Yes.” Is he going to beat out a half dozen other rookies this season? Nah.
No, but god damn that game Tuesday was some good ol’ fashioned hockey
As a rangers fan.. The islanders have a gem in Schaefer. Kid is something else
He’d have to really pick it up to get into the conversation,
He can push but he won’t win.
No, and I’m just fine with that. He’s so thoroughly exceeded expectations that I am thrilled for him to be in the conversation.
Doubt it. This is Schaefers to lose IMHO. 24 points as a D and the rookie leader is at 30. He’ll have to really fall off to not get it.
Wings fan here and definitely not a great chance even getting in the top 3, but the fact that he’s a 7th round pick and is even in the conversation is absolutely incredible
He’s absolutely a draft steal but Schaefer pretty much has it in the bag unless he gets injured
Not really no.
But that doesn’t at all take away from him being a 7th rounder jumping immediately into the league
23 comments
Best 7th rounder in how long?
I think he could realistically push for it but he’s going to have a hard time trying to catch up to Schaefer, and leapfrog Demidov/Kapanen, who are having decent seasons, respectively
Not likely, demidov has 30 points and Schaefer has 24 as a D
Finne has 19, hes 6th in rookie scoring. He isnt gonna win the Calder. Unless the other 5 above him get injured or fall off the planet
No. He’d have to go absolutely insane to get into the mix with Schaefer and Demidov, plus Sennecke is going to hang around.
Schaefer is likely going to win it barring injury.
Finnie’s pace and impact make him a strong Calder candidate if he stays consistent.
For now Schaefer, Demidov, Wallstedt and Sennecke have too strong of a case but maybe he’s top4-5 for the story.
Though year to crack the top3
He could make a run to be a finalist, I don’t think he has a real shot unless he goes on some insane heater. Very very unlikely. Not impossible
Give it to him just for beating Dallas imo.
Who?
It would be a great story from 7th rounder to Calder, but not happening with Sennecke, Demidov and Schaefer this year
Nah, Schaefer has already locked it down. But finnie is very impressive.
Probably a stretch but being 3-5th would still be immaculate for a 7th rounder
Is he an absolute overachiever based on his draft position? Emphatic “Yes.” Is he going to beat out a half dozen other rookies this season? Nah.
No, but god damn that game Tuesday was some good ol’ fashioned hockey
As a rangers fan.. The islanders have a gem in Schaefer. Kid is something else
He’d have to really pick it up to get into the conversation,
He can push but he won’t win.
No, and I’m just fine with that. He’s so thoroughly exceeded expectations that I am thrilled for him to be in the conversation.
Doubt it. This is Schaefers to lose IMHO. 24 points as a D and the rookie leader is at 30. He’ll have to really fall off to not get it.
Wings fan here and definitely not a great chance even getting in the top 3, but the fact that he’s a 7th round pick and is even in the conversation is absolutely incredible
He’s absolutely a draft steal but Schaefer pretty much has it in the bag unless he gets injured
Not really no.
But that doesn’t at all take away from him being a 7th rounder jumping immediately into the league
Just picked him in fantasy league…